Toy boat



Jan. 21, 1 936.

V. GOLDBERG El AL TOY BOAT Filed Jan. 9, 1934 5 Sheets-Sheet l 1936- v.GOLDBERG ET AL 2,028,543

TOY BOAT Filed Jan. 9, 1934 5 Sheets-Sheet 2 Jan. 21, 1936. v v E G ETAL 2,028,543

TOY BOAT Fil'ed Jan. 9, 1934 5 Sheets-Sheet 4 Jan. 21, 1936. v. GOLDBERGET AL TOY BOAT Filed Jan. 9, 1934 5 Sheets-Sheet 5 WEE awe/who PatentedJan. 21, 1936 UNITED STATES TOY BOAT Victor Goldberg and Max L.Goldberg,

Baltimore, Md.

Application January 9, 1934, Serial No. 705,961

21 Claims.

This invention relates to toy boats formed from an initially flat blankof paper and inserts to be associated therewith all of the character asset forth in our Patent No. 1,943,474, dated January 16, 1934, and ofwhich this application is a continuation in part.

In addition to the objects set forth in the above referred toapplication other objects of this in-.

vention are to provide flaps on the hull of the boat for locking theinserts therein, and for forming said flaps integral with the blank fromwhich said hull is formed, said flaps furthermore when fastened inposition defining the decks of said hull.

The paper boat described hereinbelow and the method of forming the sameis clearly shown in the accompanying drawings, in which:-

Fig. 1 is a side elevational view of the complete boat showing the hulland attached insert.

Fig. 2 is a front elevational view of the boat.

Fig. 3 is a plan view of the boat,

Fig. 4 is an elevational view of an insert.

Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the hull taken on line 5-5, Fig. 3,looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figs. 6 and 7 are top and bottom views of one form of blank.

Figs. 8 to 22 inclusive show in succession the steps of folding the hullof the boat from the blank. 1 I f Fig. 23 shows a mounting for the boat.

Figs. 24 and 25 illustrate top and bottom views of a modified form ofblank.

Figs. 26, 2'7, 28 and 29 show in succession the steps of folding thehull of the boat from the modified form of blank.

Referring to the complete showing of the boat in Fig. 1, A designatesthe hull of the boat which comprises fore and aft decks a and b spacedapart as shown, each of the decks being square shaped and arranged sothat a diagonal of each coincides with the longitudinal axis of theboat. Laterally inclined sides d are connected to the corners c of thedecks w, b which converge to a keel e. Beneath each of the decks a, bare parallel spaced'vertical walls ff, gwhich are in planes parallelwith the vertical plane along the longitudinal axis of the boat andsupport said decks, connecting the same with the keel e, the outer edgesof said walls being inclined from the outermost corners of the decks a,b to the ends of the keel, as clearly shown in Fig. 1.

On each side of the vertical sides ff, g--g and connecting the same withthe laterally in.- clined sides d and keel e are transverse sub--stantially vertical walls or sides h. Projecting from the medialhorizontal center of the inclined sides 11 are downwardly extending finsor flaps i which function to maintain the hull A on an even keel whensaid hull is either floating or to maintain the hull in an uprightposition when the same is placed on a fiat surface as for example atable top. The bottom edges 7 of each of the fins'or flaps i arestraight and are of substantially the same length and always parallel tothe keel e, irrespective of the angular position of the fins or flaps i.It is thus apparent from an inspection of Fig. 2 that the fins or flapsi to all intents and purposes serve as buttresses to hold the hull ofthe boat upright.

Located between the decks a and b is an open hatch m, the side walls 12of which are connected to the laterally inclined sides 11 and the endwalls p of which are connected to the inner portions or ends of thewalls It and vertical walls f-f, g--g as-clearly shown in Figs. 3 and 5.It will be observed from an inspectionof Fig. 5 that the hatch m extendsclear to the bottom of the keel e of the hull and is divided at the endwalls p by the space .9 formed by the parallel vertical walls f-f, itbeing understood that the opposite end walls p of the hatch aresimilarly divided. The purpose of this space 8 will be hereinafterdescribed.

As heretofore stated the decks (1,1) are square and arranged with thediagonals in the same plane as the longitudinal axis of the boat. Thedecks a, b each present smooth uninterrupted sur faces from edge to edgeand corner to corner as most clearly shown in Fig. 3 and are positivelysecured to the hull proper thus preventing spreading apart of thevertical walls j) and gg and at the same time increasing the rigidity ofthe structure as a whole. An additional function of the decks a, b andthe manner in which the same are fastened down will be describedhereinafter.

At this point attention is directed to the fact that the above definedportions or the' hull A are all integral and are formed from a singleunitary flat blank by a folding process in the manner to be hereinafterset forth.

Adapted to be associated with the hull A is an insert B provided with alower portion w and an upper portion u having the characteristics of thesuperstructure of a boat. This insert B is preferably formed flat and ofa substantially rigid material as for example cardboard, andof athickness equal to the space sbetween the vertical walls f,f, g--g. Thelower portion w of the insert B is so formed as to possess the outlineoi the hull on the vertical longitudinal axis thereof so as to snuglyfit in the spaces 5 of the hull. When so positioned in the hull theportion 20 will rest on the bottom of the keel e and engage the junctureof the vertical walls f---] and g-g. Referring to Figs. 21 and 22 itwill be noted that the portions of the hull constituting the decks a, bare so arranged prior to their being fastened down in the manner to behereinafter described, as to permit the ready insertion of the lowerportion w of the insert B into the spaces s. In order that the decks a,b present a smooth uninterrupted surface, the upper portion u of theinsert B having the characteristics of the superstructure of a boat isarranged to project from the central part of the underportion w, seeFig. 4, so as to clear the surfaces of either of said decks as clearlyshown in Fig. 1.

While only a single fiat insert B has been shown in conjunction with thehull A it is to be understood that said hull is adapted to receive aplurality of inserts arranged in intersecting planes interconnected inthe manner clearly shown and described in our Patent No. 1,943,474 abovereferred to. It is to be further understood that the inserts may be madeto depict the superstructure of any type of vessel.

As heretofore pointed out the above described hull is formed from aninitially fiat blank. Such a blank is shown in Figs. 6, '2, 24 and 25and comprises a blank of paper or any other suitable ma-- terial,rendered moisture proof if desired, of comparatively strong texture andstiffness, yet capable of being readily folded.

Figs. 6 and '7 show respectively top and bottom views of the blank whichhas ruled or printed on each side thereof a plurality of directionalfold lines, each bearing a definite relation to the other and each of apredetermined length, the lines on one side of the blank being alsodefinitely located with respect to the lines on the other side of theblank. These lines indicate where and in what sequence the necessaryfolds are to be made to form the hull in the manner now hereinafter setforth. As will be noted the blank is provided along the opposite edgesthereof with integral extending marginal portions or flaps ill, I I, if:and 13 the purpose of which will be hereinafter described.

Starting with the blank, having the top side, Fig. 6, facing upwardly,folds are made along the lines I-I bringing the fiapsill-H together asshown in Fig. 8, it being immaterial whether the flap 1% is above orbelow the flap I I. The blank is then folded along the lines 2--2assuming the form shown in Fig. 9, the flaps l2'l3 being each thenfolded backwardly and underneath the blank which is then folded alongthe lines 33 to take the form shown in Fig. 10. Reversing the blank,Fig. 11, a fold is made along the line A, the blank then taking the formof Fig. 12 which shows one end face thereof in elevation. Opening eachend face of the blank as shown in Fig. 13, each corner l5, l6, l1, i8 ispulled out and folded on the lines 5 the blank then assuming the formillustrated in Fig. 14. Each end corner l5, 16, IT, 18 is then bentcompletely back, corners l5l6 being placed beneath the fiap l2 andcorners l'll8 similarly placed beneath the fiap IS.

The blank at the completion of this operation will take the form shownin Fig. 15 and upon opening the same by pulling or separating the endportions covered by the flaps I2l3 will take the form of a box asillustrated in Fig. 16. The top and bottom edges of each of the sidesI9-2e of the box are then brought together by folding along thehorizontal line 6, the blank then taking the shape shown in Fig. 17.Each end portion covered by thefiaps I2l3 are bent inwardly in thedirections of the arrows (Fig. 17) on the lines 'l-l which are on thebottom of the blank and which upon the completion of the folding onlines 'l-'l will take the form shown in Fig. 18. The blank is thenfolded on line 8-8 which then takes the shape of Fig. 19. By holding theblank somewhat tightly at the flaps Ill-4| and pulling the corners 2l22outwardly and upwardly in the direction of the arrows (Fig. 19), theblank will then take the form of the hull, Fig. 20, and by pulling theflaps l2-I3 outwardly, the form of the hull A, Fig. 21.

The hull A, in this form is adapted to receive the insert B in thespaces ss as shown in Fig. 22.

The flaps l2--l3 are then adapted to be separated on the tear-line 99which for convenience may be perforated or scored to facilitate readytearing along the same. Each flap 12-! is thus divided into two separateflaps I2 I2 I3= I3 which are provided along the outer ends thereof withadhesive surfaces 25, which function to fasten said flaps to the hulland to each other in overlapping engagement to form respectively thedecks a-b. These divided flaps on each end of the hull are bentinwardly, first one 12 being fastened to the hull and then the otherassociated flap l2 which is likewise bent inwardly (in the direction ofthe arrows, Fig. 22) and similarly fastened down, to the first'mentionedflap l2, said flaps thus locking the insert B to the hull without beingin any manner positively associated with said insert. The flap IS inFig. 22 is shown fastened down to the hull A to form the deck a. It willbe noted that the divided flaps are each of the same configuration andwhen folded over completely cover the spaced portions 262'| of the hullas shown by the flaps l3 forming the deck a.

Fig. 23 illustrates one manner of mounting the boat on a support. Eachof the fins or fiaps ill-4 l are provided along the outer edge portionof one side with adhesive zones or surfaces 39 shown on the blank Fig.6. These adhesive portions 30 of the fiaps l0l I are adapted to be bentoutwardly and fastened to a flat support 3|, thus rigidly mounting theboat to said support. It is obvious that the support 3! may assumevarious shapes and the portions 30 appropriately bent for attachmentthereto.

The hull A of the boat may also be formed from a blank such as shown inFigs. 24 and 25 which has the same form as the blank previously described and shown in Figs. 6 and '7, differing therefrom only in thespecific fold line arrangement. 1

The folding of the blank is started by first folding on the lines l--lbringing the flaps Ill and H together in superposed relation as shown inFig. 26. In this form the blank is then creased along the lines 2, 3,and at the same time the flaps i 2, 13 are bent backwardly to engage thebottom side of the blank as shown in Fig. 27. Each corner of the blankis then creased along the lines 4 bringing adjacent portions of theblank into contact in the manner clearly shown in Fig.

28, to form the triangular corners 35, 36, 3'! and placed beneath theflaps l2, l3, the blankthen assuming the box-like form shown in Fig. 16.From this box form (Fig. 16) on, the blank is folded along the remainingcharacterized lines 5, 6 thereon, in the same manner as indicated inFigs. 17 to 21 inclusive and as described hereabove, to form the hull A.

An inspection of the blanks shown in Figs. 6, 7 and 24, 25 will showthat both blanks have identical configurations and by virtue of thedifferent fold line arrangement inscribed thereon. said blanks areaccordingly differently folded to produce identical hulls A.

The blank of Figs. 24 and 25 is provided in the same manner as the blankof'Figs. 6 and 7 with adhesive surfaces 25 on the flaps l2 and I3, andadhesive surfaces 30 on the flaps l0 and l l, the flaps l2 and I 3 beingalso provided with tearlines I, all having the same functions asdescribed above with reference to the blank of Figs. 6 and '7.

If desired the blanks of Figs. 6, '7 and 24, 25 may have additionallyprovided thereon adhesive surfaces 40 see Fig. 25. These surfaces 40 aretriangular in form and in the final form of the hull A constitute theinner or opposing sides of the vertical walls f--f and g'-g. In view ofthe fact that in some cases it may be desirable to employ the hullwithout the insert B, the adhesive surfaces 40 may function to unite theopposed vertical walls f-f and 9-9 together, thus reinforcing the prowand the stern of the hull defined by said Vertical walls and inconjunction with the divided fiaps l2 l2 B -l3 producing a rigid hullincapable of unfolding or falling apart as a result of constant usage.In the event that the insert B is used with the hull A in the manner asdescribed hereabove, the adhesive surfaces 40 may function topermanently fasten the vertical walls f--- and g-g, thereto, independentof the locking of said insert B between said walls by the divided flapsl2**l2 and l3 l3 It is to be understood that the use of the adhesivesurfaces 40 on the two forms of blanks is entirely optional, saidsurfaces 40 being shown on the blank of Figs. 24 and 25 merely by way ofan example.

It is further pointed out that the divided flaps l2 -l2 and l3="l3 arein themselves sufiicient when fastened down to the hull to form thedecks a and b, to render the hull incapable of unfolding itself orfalling apart with constant use, and that the hull in this form isadaptable for use without the insert B.

We claim:

1. A toy boat comprising a hull formed as an integral unit from aninitially fiat blank of material, oppositely disposed flaps projectingfrom the hull and adapted to be horizontally fastened in overlappingengagement to each other and to said hull and defining a deck thereof.

2. A toy boat comprising a hull, means within said hull adapted toreceive a separable insert having the characteristics of thesuperstructure of a boat, and means forming part of said hull superposedover a portion of said insert for locking said insert in said firstmentioned means.

3. A toy boat comprising a hull, means integral with said hull adaptedto receive an insert having the characteristics of the superstructure ofa boat, and flaps on said hull and independent of any positiveassociation with said insert for locking said insert to said hull.

4. In a toy boat, a hull formed as an integral unit from an initiallyflat blank of foldable material, a detachable insert having thecharacteristics of the superstructure of a boat provided with anunderportion, means within said hull adapted to intimately receive saidunderportion, and additional means on said hull superposed over saidunderportion for locking said insert in said first mentioned means.

5. In a toy boat, a hull formed as an integral unit from an initiallyfiat blank, an insert havingthe characteristics of the superstructure ofa boat, means on said hull adapted'to intimately receive said insert,adhesive zones formed on said hull for fastening spaced portions of saidhull together and for locking said insert in place.

6. In a toy boat, a hull, an insert having the characteristics of thesuperstructure of a boat, laterally spaced portions forming part of saidhull and adapted to intimately receive said insert, and means carried bysaid hull for fastening said portions against separation and for lockingsaid insert in position.

7. As an article of'manufacture, a blank from which a toy boat is formedby a series of folding operations, and means wholly within theboundaries of said blank and unitarily associated there with forsecuring spaced portions of the boat together upon completion 'of thefolding of said blank. I

8. As an article of manufacture, a blank from which a toy boat is formedby a series of folding operations, marginal reinforcing flaps shaped toform the deck of said boat extending from opposite edges of said blank,each of said flaps having more than two side edges.

9. As an article of manufacture, a blank from which a toy boat is formedby a series of folding operations, said blank being of such form as tohave a greater length than width and symmetrical along the major andminor axis thereof, marginal reinforcing flaps extending from oppositeedges of said blank, and marginal oppositely disposed supporting flapsextending from other edges of said blank, each of said flaps having morethan two side edges.

10. As an article of manufacture, a blank of greater length than widthfrom which a toy boat is formed by a series of folding steps comprisinga flat sheet of foldable material symmetrical in form about the majorand minor axis thereof, marginal reinforcing portions extending fromopposite side edges of said blank each being identical in form, a tearline dividing each marginal portion, and fastening means on saidmarginal portions.

11. In a toy boat, a hull comprising a deck and a hatch, an inserthaving the characteristics of the superstructure of a boat mountedwithin said hatch and means on said insert extending beneath said deckand cooperating therewith to lock said insert to said hull.

12. In a toy boat, a hull, a separable insert having the characteristicsof the superstructure of a boat provided with an underportion fitted tosaid hull, means constituting portions of said hull disposed acrossportions of said insert for locking said insert in position.

13. In a toy boat, a hull, an insert having an upper portion definingthe superstructure of a boat and a lower portion fitted to said hull,oppositely disposed means associated with said hull and disposed acrossa portion of said insert, said means being positively connected to saidhull to lock said insert in position.

14. In a toy boat a hull formed as an integral unit from an initiallyfiat blank of foldable material, said hull at one stage of the foldingdefin- 15. A boat comprising a deck, a hatch adjacent said deck, arecess beneath said deck communicating with said hatch, said recessbeing defined by vertical walls spaced a distance apart less than thewidth of said hatch, an insert having the characteristics of thesuperstructure of a boat seated in said hatch, means on said insertextending within said recess in engagement with the walls thereof, saiddeck bridging the space between said walls and restraining outwardmovement of said insert relative to said hull.

16. In a toy boat, a hull formed as an integral unit from an initiallyfiat blank of foldable material, said hull at one stage of the foldingdefining a longitudinal channel at each end thereof, oppositely disposedflaps projecting from said hull to form the decks thereof, said flapsbridging said channels and restraining the portions of said hull on eachside of said channels against lateral separation.

17. An insert for use with the hull of a toy boat comprising an upperportion having the characteristics-of the superstructure of a boat and alower portion adapted to be fitted to said hull, said upper and lowerportions being separated for a portion of the length of said insert fromat least one side thereof to a point substantially near the center ofsaid insert.

18. In a toy boat, a hull, securing means laterally extending from thesides of said hull and connected to a supporting structure for lockingthe hull thereto.

19. A preformed imperforate blank of water proof paper adapted to befolded to form a toy boat, said blank being provided with designatedfold lines on opposite sides thereof adapted to be folded in the orderof their designation and each to the limit of their extent, the portionsof the blank defining the deck of the toy boat being arranged atopposite sides of said blank and so shaped with reference to the blankproper as to constitute the last portion of the blank to be folded informing said toy boat.

20. An insert for use with the hull of a toy boat comprising an upperportion having the characteristics of the superstructure of a boat and alower portion adapted to be fitted to said hull, said upper and lowerportions being separated in part to define at least one opening wherebyto permit of the insertion of a locking medium therethrough.

21. The method of assembling a toy boat from an initially prepared blankdesigned to form the hull of the boat, and an insert having thecharacteristics of the superstructure of a boat; comprising the steps offolding the blank along designated fold lines provided thereon to astage of the folding that defines a channel in the hull, placing theinsert within said channel, folding the remaining portion of the blankover a predetermined portion of said insert, and then fastening saidremaining blank portion in place to lock said insert to said hull.

VICTOR GOLDBERG. MAX L. GOLDBERG.

